Chlorophyll ‘a’ |
Chlorophyll ’b’ |
1. Molecular formula is C55Â H72Â O5Â N4Â Mg. |
Molecular formula is C55Â H70Â O6Â N4Â Mg. |
2. It is bluish green in colour. |
It is olive green in colour. |
3. It is universal and found in lower and higher plants except bacteria. |
3. It is found only in higher plants. |
4. It has methyl group attached to the third carbon of porphyrin head. |
4. It has –CHO group attached to the third carbon atom of porphyrin head. Â
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